One of the best cool drinks for the Houston summer can be found at Irma's Southwest Grill: lemonade. It's lime-based and is mixed with blended seasonal fruits such as kiwi, strawberries, watermelon and mango. less

One of the best cool drinks for the Houston summer can be found at Irma's Southwest Grill: lemonade. It's lime-based and is mixed with blended seasonal fruits such as kiwi, strawberries, watermelon and ... more

Photo: John Everett / Houston Chronicle

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Lemonade at Irma's Southwest.

Lemonade at Irma's Southwest.

Photo: John Everett / Houston Chronicle

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The Chile Relleno from Irma's Southwest Grill

The Chile Relleno from Irma's Southwest Grill

Photo: Betty Tichich / Houston Chronicle

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Chapulines (grasshoppers) at Hugo's. They are pan-sautéed and served with guacamole, tortillas and chipotle tomatillo salsa.

Chapulines (grasshoppers) at Hugo's. They are pan-sautéed and served with guacamole, tortillas and chipotle tomatillo salsa.

Photo: Paula Murphy / Hugo's

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Bistec encebollado with fresh salad is a featured dish at Hugo's restaurant at 1600 Westheimer.

Bistec encebollado with fresh salad is a featured dish at Hugo's restaurant at 1600 Westheimer.